Boaz Harvest Festival on schedule after brief rain

BOAZ, Alabama -- Activities at the popular Boaz Harvest Festival, which is in its 48th year, are continuing on schedule after a 30-minute shower this morning, said Jenny Sims."The crowds have been coming in," she said.The festival showcases local talent, crafts and foods and features rides for children, pumpkin patches, face painting and lots of entertainment."It features arts and crafts from vendors from northeast Alabama," Sims said. "This showcases local talent. It's a fun event."Activities will be held in downtown Boaz throughout the day.